On today’s In Focus, Cathy was joined by Pawnee Mental Health Executive Director, Robbin Cole; President of Riley County Police Fraternal Order of Police, Brian Johnson; and Manhattan Parks and Recreation Community Relations Director, Angie Sutton. Robbin Cole-segment 1 Robbin Cole-segment 2 Brian Johnson-segment 1 Angie Sutton-segment 1
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Manhattan sales tax receipt numbers were up this last reporting period, with $845,877 collected in April, compared to $821,051 the month before. That’s also up from 2014 numbers for April of $806,747. $740,000 had been budgeted for this past month. The April numbers generally reflect March retail sales across the community. Manhattan Finance Director Bernie Hayen indicates all of the retail sectors were up which include grocery sales, auto sales, and big box stores, with the exception of the retail stores within the Manhattan Town Center. Hayen says that likely reflects the recent closing of the Sears store. The Finance Director adds sales…
FORT RILEY, Kansas – Two battalions assigned to the inactivating 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, are set to case their colors in ceremonies this month at the post’s Cavalry Parade Field. The casing ceremony for the “Rangers” of the 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, is scheduled for 10 a.m. May 1. The 2nd Bn., 16th Inf. Regt., is being reorganized and assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Georgia. The 2nd Bn., 16th Inf. Regt., earned the Rangers nickname when German forces guarding the coast mistakenly observed and reported the approaching regiment as a “Ranger” regiment during the…
Fire officials say several power poles are burning at the scene of a vegetation fire in Fresno. Firefighters say there is a lot of fuel for the fire, but a lack of hydrants in the area, making it difficult to fight the blaze.
Hundreds of people rallied and marched in New York to protest the death of a Baltimore man who was critically injured in police custody. At least 60 arrests were reported.
CLEVELAND (AP)– Danny Salazar overcame a scary moment and a hot ballclub to remain unbeaten and help the Cleveland Indians snap a four-game losing streak. Salazar, who hit Alcides Escobar in the head with a pitch in the fifth inning, improved to 3-0 since being called up from the minors while Jason Kipnis homered and drove in four runs to lead the Indians past the Kansas City Royals 7-5 on Wednesday night. Salazar allowed four runs in six innings. His inside pitch to Escobar hit the Royals’ shortstop on the left side of the helmet. Escobar was on the ground…
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) Kansas House Speaker Ray Merrick says he’s not planning to have his chamber debate a bill aimed at protecting college religious groups that want to limit their membership. Merrick said Wednesday that the House must concentrate on closing a budget shortfall and drafting a plan to raise new revenues. The Stilwell Republican’s comments came hours after the American Civil Liberties Union and other groups said during a news conference that the bill would force state colleges to financially support discrimination. The bill would prohibit state colleges from refusing to provide resources to groups for requiring members to…
By Chris Kutz, K-State Athletics Communications (Photo Courtesy Kansas State Athletics) MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Five Wildcat pitchers combined for K-State’s third shutout of the season as the Wildcats bounced back with a 9-0 win at Minnesota on Wednesday to split the two-game series at Siebert Field. After being shut out 5-0 the night before, K-State (21-23) recorded its first shutout in a true road game this season behind the lead of starting pitcher Brandon Erickson. The right-hander earned his second win of the season after scattering two hits and striking out two in 3 1/3 innings against the Golden Gophers…
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning of a baseball game without fans Wednesday, April 29, 2015, in Baltimore. Due to security concerns the game was closed to the public.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks before a joint meeting of Congress, Wednesday, April 29, 2015, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Vice President Joe Biden, left, and House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio listen.